Patents by Inventor Frans L. H. Gielen
Frans L. H. Gielen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9289270Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Andrew N. Csavoy, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Matthew S. Solar
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Patent number: 8818525Abstract: A deep brain stimulation lead includes a distal end portion having a length of greater than 5 millimeters and a largest outer diametric dimension of 1 millimeter or less. One or more electrodes are disposed at the distal end portion. The lead also includes a proximal end portion having one or more contacts electrically coupled to the one or more electrodes. The lead further includes a mid portion between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The mid portion has an outer diametric dimension of greater than 1 millimeter and is configured and positioned to be located in proximity to a burr hole of a skull of patient when the distal end portion is positioned in the brain of the patient at a location to deliver a signal to a target region.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L H Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus van Venrooij
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Patent number: 8805539Abstract: A system for securing at least one electrode to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a first plate, which can include at least one first passage. The at least one first passage can be configured to receive a lead of the at least one electrode. The system can also include a second plate configured to move relative to the first plate. The movement of the second plate relative to the first plate can couple the second plate to the first plate such that the second plate at least partially occludes the at least one passage of the first plate to secure the lead of the at least one electrode to the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L. H. Gielen, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij
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Patent number: 8734466Abstract: A system for a controlled insertion and withdrawal of at least one electrode in the anatomy. The system can include a guide device and at least one electrode located within the guide device to at least one of record or stimulate an anatomy. The system can also include an indicator coupled to the electrode to indicate a position of a distal end of an electrode relative to the guide device.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L. H. Gielen
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Patent number: 8725235Abstract: A method and system for identifying a portion of an image data is disclosed. The image data can include image data of an anatomy, such as a brain of a patient. The identified portion can be used for planning a procedure. The identified portions can include anatomical landmarks that can be used to determine anatomical targets of the patient. The plan can include a path or trajectory to reach the anatomical target.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 8417353Abstract: A system for securing at least one electrode to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a first plate, which can include at least one first passage. The at least one first passage can be configured to receive a lead of the at least one electrode. The system can also include a second plate configured to move relative to the first plate. The movement of the second plate relative to the first plate can at least partially occlude the at least one passage of the first plate to secure the lead of the at least one electrode to the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L. H. Gielen, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij
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Publication number: 20120277544Abstract: The present invention includes an insertion guide configured to be inserted in combination with a stylet wherein the insertion guide is left in the brain after the stylet is removed. The insertion guide then provides a path way for the stimulation lead, catheter, or other medical device to be placed into the brain to allow for the application of stimulation or therapeutic fluids to be administered. The insertion guide is further made of biodegradable material such that, after the lead is inserted through the insertion guide, the material forming the insertion guide biodegrades and is absorbed by the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Brian C. A. Fernandes, Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt
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Publication number: 20120209364Abstract: A deep brain stimulation lead includes a distal end portion having a length of greater than 5 millimeters and a largest outer diametric dimension of 1 millimeter or less. One or more electrodes are disposed at the distal end portion. The lead also includes a proximal end portion having one or more contacts electrically coupled to the one or more electrodes. The lead further includes a mid portion between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The mid portion has an outer diametric dimension of greater than 1 millimeter and is configured and positioned to be located in proximity to a burr hole of a skull of patient when the distal end portion is positioned in the brain of the patient at a location to deliver a signal to a target region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Frans L H Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus van Venrooij
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Publication number: 20120184844Abstract: A method and system for identifying a portion of an image data is disclosed. The image data can include image data of an anatomy, such as a brain of a patient. The identified portion can be used for planning a procedure. The identified portions can include anatomical landmarks that can be used to determine anatomical targets of the patient. The plan can include a path or trajectory to reach the anatomical target.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 8160676Abstract: A method for planning a procedure, which can include determining anatomical landmarks is disclosed. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The plan can include a path or trajectory to reach a selected target.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 8160677Abstract: A method for determining anatomical landmarks is provided. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The method may be used for planning a procedure and performing a procedure, such as performing a procedure in the brain.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 8150498Abstract: A system including a processor and/or processor system can be used to identify landmarks in image data. The landmarks can be used to further identify anatomical targets. The landmarks and/or targets can be used to create a plan for a procedure, such as a surgical procedure. The processor can be used to determine the anatomical landmarks that can be used to identify anatomical targets in image data of a subject, even if the anatomical targets are indistinguishable in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 8150497Abstract: A system including a processor and/or processor system can be used to create a plan for a procedure, such as a surgical procedure. The plan for the surgical procedure can be based on various elements, including determined anatomical landmarks that can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The planning processor can be used to determine the anatomical landmarks and identify anatomical targets in image data of a subject, even if the anatomical targets are indistinguishable in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
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Patent number: 7879045Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis Van Venrooij, Victor Duysens
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Publication number: 20100280585Abstract: A system for securing at least one electrode to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a first plate, which can include at least one first passage. The at least one first passage can be configured to receive a lead of the at least one electrode. The system can also include a second plate configured to move relative to the first plate. The movement of the second plate relative to the first plate can at least partially occlude the at least one passage of the first plate to secure the lead of the at least one electrode to the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L.H. Gielen, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij
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Patent number: 7803164Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis Van Venrooij, Victor Duysens
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Publication number: 20100160771Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Andrew N. Csavoy, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Matthew S. Solar
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Patent number: 7616998Abstract: A method for treating a patient with an obsession, a compulsion, an anxiety or a depression disorder, comprising applying chronic electrical stimulation to at least a portion of the patient's anterior limb of the internal capsule under conditions effective to provide the patient with at least a partial relief from obsession and/or compulsion and/or anxiety and/or depression, by means of an electrical signal generator and at least an implantable electrode having a proximal end coupled to the said signal generator and a stimulation end capable of applying said chronic electrical stimulation, wherein the distance between the two outer contacts of the electrode corresponds to the depth of the internal capsule. A method is disclosed for treating a patient with an obsession, a compulsion, an anxiety or a depression disorder.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bart Nuttin, Frans L. H. Gielen, Paul B. Cosyns, Jan Gybels, Bjorn Meyerson, Per Mindus, Marianne Wilof-Mindus, legal representative
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Publication number: 20080269777Abstract: A system for a controlled insertion and withdrawal of at least one electrode in the anatomy. The system can include a guide device and at least one electrode located within the guide device to at least one of record or stimulate an anatomy. The system can also include an indicator coupled to the electrode to indicate a position of a distal end of an electrode relative to the guide device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L.H. Gielen
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Publication number: 20080255544Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij, Victor Duysens